You can use heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant plants in your landscape! When used in combination with trees, cacti, and agaves, flowering plants can be a beautiful accent as you design your xeriscape!
Trailing lantana pros and cons
The trailing lantanas in my xeriscape add a bright spot to what might otherwise be just a drab groundcover next to some rocks. They bloom almost all year long here in southern Arizona. But, is this lush plant right for your garden or container? Read the pros and cons of the trailing lantana, and find out!
Bougainvillea pros and cons for xeriscapes
I used to think that bougainvillea plants required lots of water! But, I was wrong—they are drought-tolerant. So, I thought, why not plant them in my arid xeriscape? Well, I did, and here are the pros and cons of having bougainvillea plants in your drought-tolerant landscape!
Pros and cons of the red yucca
In my experience, the red yucca is a tough, easy-to-grow xeriscape plant. Best of all, it has wonderful, attention-grabbing flowers. Hummingbirds can’t resist the vibrant pinkish-red hues.
But, is the red yucca a good fit for your landscape? Read about the red yucca pros and cons, and then make an informed decision!
How to grow Russian sage
Do you live in an arid region? Do you live in a part of the world that experiences extremely high temperatures like we do in Phoenix, Arizona? Have you wondered if you could grow Russian sage in those unfriendly environments?
Well, the answer is ‘yes’, you can grow Russian sage as a drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant plant in your xeriscape. Read about how to grow Russian sage!
How to grow Spanish lavender, and how it tastes
Spanish lavender is a very attractive plant. When used in combination with plants that have yellow or red flowers, they create a stunning visual effect. But, is this drought-tolerant plant easy to grow? Read how to grow the Spanish lavender, and share your experiences in the comments section!
How to care for bougainvillea
Bougainvillea provides a lush, tropical ambience to any landscape. And, since it is drought-tolerant, it can even provide a tropical burst of color to an arid landscape.
Here’s how to care for bougainvillea plants and cuttings, so you can enjoy its tropical colors around your home and outdoor living areas!
Autumn sage pros and cons
Autumn sage is a drought-tolerant plant that has a wide variety of flower colors. Read about the pros and cons of this pretty plant!
